Mumbai, May 30 -- Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) continued their selling streak in Indian equities in May, with net outflows amounting to Rs 32,963 crore during the month, according to data shared by the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).

May marked the third consecutive month in 2026 in which foreign investors remained net sellers in the Indian equity market.

The continued selling by overseas investors has largely been attributed to the ongoing tensions in West Asia, which pushed Brent crude oil prices above the USD 100 per barrel mark and raised concerns about India's import bill and inflation outlook.

Although crude oil prices have declined below USD 100 per barrel this week, they remain elevated compared to levels s...